“GLORIA”: Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins’ drama about the overworked assistants at the office of a highbrow New York cultural magazine who are forced out of their cubicles by unusual events in the office. (Mature content.) Through April 29. FSU/Asolo Conservatory, Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org

“HONOR KILLING”: The world premiere of Sarah Bierstock’s play about the cultural collision when an American newspaper reporter travels to Pakistan to interview community members about the honor killing of a young woman. Through May 25. Florida Studio Theatre, Gompertz Theatre, 1247 First St. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org

“JERSEY BOYS”: The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that traces the backstory of the 1960s group The Four Seasons, from their formation and climb to fame to their turmoil and eventual break-up. April 10-12. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. 941-953-3368; vanwezel.org

“LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL”: As legendary singer Billie Holiday, Tony-winner Melba Moore stirs excitement whenever she’s singing in Lanie Robertson’s play with music, but she doesn’t have the same confidence as she shares scattered memories about Holiday’s life. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) (Mature language and content.) Matinee added April 6. Through April 8. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1646 10th Way. 941-366-1505; westcoastblacktheatre.org

“RHINOCEROS”: Frank Galati has staged an often riveting and laugh-out-loud funny production of Eugène Ionesco’s still-timely absurdist play about residents of a small French town turning into rhinos as one man tries to hold firm and remain himself. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) Through April 14. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Stage, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org

“ROBERT DUBAC’S THE BOOK OF MORON”: A one-man comedy that reflects on current cultural and political shifts while also considering existential questions about the “truth” of life. April 5. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. 941-953-3368; vanwezel.org

“ROE”: A lively, humorous and thought-provoking production of Lisa Loomer’s play that traces the history of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court abortion decision, with two vibrant performances by Terri Weagant as the plaintiff Norma McCorvey and Bri Sudia as her attorney, Sarah Weddington. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) Through April 14. Asolo Repertory Theatre, Mertz Stage, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org

“SHAKESPEARE’S GREATEST HITS”: A fun cast creates a good time performing songs from musicals and the pop world inspired by the plays of William Shakespeare, but the individual numbers don’t add up to create a strong point of view. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) Through June 10. Florida Studio Theatre, John C. Court Cabaret, 1247 First St. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org

“THE THINGS THEY CARRIED”: David Sitler plays about a dozen characters in his impressive solo performance in this compelling and often gripping stage adaptation of Tim O’Brien’s book about his experiences fighting in Vietnam in the late 1960s. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) Through April 15. Florida Studio Theatre Stage III, Bowne’s Lab, 1247 First St. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org

TAMPA BAY

“DADDY LONG LEGS”: A musical adaptation of Jean Webster’s novel about a courageous orphan who is sent to a prestigious college with the help of an anonymous benefactor. Through April 8. freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-498-5205; freefalltheatre.com

COMING UP

“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING”: The entire ensemble of second year graduate actors performs Shakespeare’s comedy about flirtatious enemies Benedick and Beatrice, and their friends and family who facilitate pranks and schemes in order to push the pair into one another’s arms. April 18-May 5. FSU/Asolo Conservatory at Selby Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave, Sarasota. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org

“SOUL MAN”: This new musical revue focuses on the evolution of black music following the Civil Rights Movement and the popularity of Motown as male soloists such as James Brown, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke rose to fame. April 18-May 26. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1646 10th Way, Sarasota. 941-366-1505; westcoastblacktheatre.org

COMMUNITY THEATER

SARASOTA

“FUNNY GIRL”: Vera Samuels brings energy and spirit to her performance as Fanny Brice, but she often tries too hard to please as the comedienne and radio star who rose to fame in the Ziegfeld Follies. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) Through April 15. The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N. Tamiami Trail. 941-365-2494; theplayers.org

MANATEE

“LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL”: Eliza Engle leads an often engaging cast as would-be writer Jo March, but aside from a couple of pretty songs, the score and libretto don’t add much to our involvement in this musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel set during the Civil War. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) Through April 8. Manatee Players, Stone Hall, 502 Third Ave. W. 941-748-5875; manateeperformingartscenter.com

“2.5 MINUTE RIDE”: Kathi Faulkner stars in this one-woman play about the diverse characters in one family’s history, from the father who escaped Nazi Germany to the brother who married an internet bride. Through April 22. Manatee Players, Kiwanis Studio Theatre, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. 941-748-5875; manateeperformingartscenter.com

VENICE

“THE GRAPES OF WRATH”: Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel about a tenant farmer family who leaves Oklahoma for California to try to survive the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. April 10-29. Venice Theatre, MainStage, 140 W. Tampa Ave. 941-488-1115; venicestage.com

“A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”: A colorful and inventively staged intimate production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about two couples who head into the woods where their lives are briefly twisted around by some mischievous fairies. (Reviewed by Jay Handelman.) Through April 8. Venice Theatre Stage II, Pinkerton Stage, 140 W. Tampa Ave. 941-488-1115; venicestage.com

PORT CHARLOTTE

“WALLY’S CAFE”: Spanning four decades, Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark’s comedy about a man who buys a cafe on the wrong side of the road to Las Vegas, and the wife and their single waitress who watch with him as years pass by. April 6-15. Charlotte Players, Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle. 941-255-1022; charlotteplayers.org

COMING UP

“DEBBIE DOES DALLAS”: A tongue-in-cheek musical adaptation of the 1978 adult film about the captain of a high school cheerleading team trying to raise enough money to go to Dallas where she hopes to make it big as a Texas Cowgirl cheerleader. (Mature content.) April 26-May 20. Venice Theatre Stage II, Pinkerton Stage, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice 941-488-1115; venicestage.com

“NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT”: Set in Manhattan during the Roaring Twenties, the story of a wealthy playboy set to marry who has his world upended when he suddenly falls for a feisty bootlegger. April 26-May 13. Manatee Players, Stone Hall, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. 941-748-5875; manateeperformingartscenter.com

OPERA

COMING UP

“MACBETH”: Opera Tampa presents Verdi’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Scottish play,” about a commander in the Scottish army who gets wrapped up in ambitious and increasingly violent schemes with his wife, but ultimately pays a price for his bloody pursuit of power. April 13-15. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827; strazcenter.org

“EVENING UNDER THE STARS”: The SCF Foundation presents a performance by the Venice Symphony Orchestra, SCF Big Band and Jazz Combo. The event will be followed by fireworks, and proceeds benefit SCF scholarship programs. April 7. SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail. 941-752-5390; scf-foundation.org

“SEMI-TONED”: A performance by the a capella group which originated as a five-man barbershop harmony ensemble at the University of Exeter in England in 2010. April 6. Venice Performing Arts Center, One Indian Ave. 941-218-3779; veniceperformingartscenter.com

ALEXART INTERNATIONAL GALLERY: Through April, a new exhibit of realistic oil paintings by Guido Borelli da Caluso and an oil-on-canvas collection of floral still life by Danka Weitzen. / Ongoing display of works by Italian artist Massimo Meda who specializes in hyper-colorful 3D effect paintings. 25 N. Pineapple Ave. 813-465-1249; alexartinternational.com

ORIGAMI AIR ART GALLERY: On display April 6-27, the first ever exhibition in this new gallery, a collaboration between painters Lucy Barber and Lori Loveberry George. Opening reception, April 6. 1063 Patterson Drive. 941-468-4049; origamiair.com

RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART: Visiting Exhibitions: Through May 7, “250 Years of the Circus in Print.” / Through May 20, “Toni Dove: Embodied Machines,” a retrospective interactive video exhibit. / Through June 1, Ai Weiwei’s “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads” installation on the grounds of the museum. / Through June 10, “Branded/Unbranded” exhibit of ten photographs from Hank Willis Thomas’ series “Unbranded: A Century of White Women, 1915–2015.” Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (until 8 p.m. Thurs.). Daily tours available. 5401 Bay Shore Road. 941-358-3180; ringling.org

SELBY GARDENS: Through June 30, a display of four Andy Warhol silkscreens entitled “Flowers,” along with several other works by the artist, photographs from his life, and a curated selection and arrangement of flowering plants important to his art. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave. 941-366-5731; selby.org

STUDIO AT GULF AND PINE: Through April 7, a new show featuring works by 14 local artists with proceeds benefiting the rescue organization Wildlife Inc. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. 10101 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria. 941-778-1906; studioatgulfandpine.com

MANATEE

DANCING CRANE GALLERY: Featured in April, mixed media by Steve Blumenthal in Gallery 2, and Gallery Artists Group show in Galleries 1, 3, 4 and 5. Opening reception, April 6. / Annual Village of the Arts “Garden Walk,” April 7, featuring Patti Kraft’s palm sheaths and plant material works, Sandy MacNeill’s handcrafted wooden boards, and Colleen White’s sea glass jewelry. ArtWalks are held on the first Fri. of the month and third Sat. of the month. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. First Fri. and by appointment. 1019 10th Ave. W., Village of the Arts. 941-744-1333; dancing-crane.com

BLANK SLATE GALLERY: Original works by artists from around the country in paintings, sculptures, glass works, ceramics, mobiles/stabiles, mixed media and furnishings — many with a modern and contemporary flair. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 538 S. Pineapple Ave. 941-312-5700; blankslategallery.com

BLASE CAFE: Local artist David Stahl is the current featured artist in the Cafe. 5263 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key. 941-914-4818

OPEN HOUSE ART GALLERY: This gallery features utilitarian ceramic wares and free form wall art, tiles and outdoor garden ceramic sculpture by local veterinarian Dr. Adam Cohen. Also featured are acrylic paintings by R.O. Woody and metal sculptures by Taylor Cohen. Last Fri. of the month Meet the Artist events. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 2642 Bee Ridge Road. 941-922-5800; adamtoddstudios.com / rowoodystudio.com

PALM AVENUE FINE ART: This gallery features an exclusive collection of work by nationally and internationally recognized artists, with a focus on plein air work. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and by appointment. 10 S. Palm Ave. 941-388-7526; palmavenuefineart.com

STAKENBORG-GREENBERG FINE ART: Ongoing display of art spanning five centuries, including etchings, lithographs and woodcuts by Rembrandt, Durer, Piranesi and Goltzius and others. Also, futurist and constructivist drawings, and watercolors by Italian, Russian and German artists from the early 1900s. Open House each first Fri., 5-8 p.m. 1545 Main St. 941-487-8001; stakenborgfineart.com

AL’S STUDIO & ART GALLERY: Ongoing displays of work by international artists such as Rick Garcia, a Cuban-American commercial artist from Miami, Karen Beach, a painter from the Island, and Steve Nesius, a Tampa Bay area photographer. Now exhibiting: wildlife photography printed on metal by Grant Jefferies, former chief photographer for the Bradenton Herald. 314 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Island. 941-216-4131

BAOBAB TREE GALLERY: Variety of whimsical art offerings with new pieces from local artists, including Gordon Turner’s work. / ArtWalks are held on the first Fri. of the month and third Sat. of the month. 1113 12th St. W., Village of the Arts. 941-447-3795; villageofthearts.com

COMCENTER: The Lakewood Ranch Art Club has a permanent exhibit of original watercolor, oil, acrylic and sketch works. Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 941-782-1234

CROSS STITCH MAGIC: Stitched re-creations of works by Monet, Van Gogh and other masters by Glenda Tietjen. 1222 12th St. W., Village of the Arts. 941-746-4163; cross-stitchmagic.art.officelive.com

DIVINE EXCESS FOLK ART GALLERY: "Southern Folk and Other Stories” exhibit of works by Missionary Mary Proctor, Eddie and Reverend Hugo Porcaro, plus 25 other local and regional folk artists. / ArtWalks are held on the first Fri. of the month and third Sat. of the month. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. 1125 12th St. W., Village of the Arts. 941-747-1320; villageofthearts.com

JOAN PETERS GALLERY: Ongoing “Florida Landscapes” exhibit on display. / ArtWalks are held on the first Fri. of the month and third Sat. of the month. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and by appointment. 1210 11th Ave. W., Village of the Arts. 941-365-9960

STILL LIFE IN G GALLERY: Works by Deborah McKeever, the Oiseaux Sisters, Ruby Williams and more. 1014 12th St. W., Village of the Arts. 941-932-1336; villageofthearts.com

THE ONCE OVER TWICE: A variety of functional and sculptural objects by award-winning artist and Ringling College faculty member Kim Litch. / Ongoing: interactive “Love Locks” exhibit. 1015 12th St., Village of the Arts. 941-254-7853; facebook.com/theonceovertwice

THE COTTAGE: Display of jewelry, pottery, paintings, metal sculpture, photography and much more in an old Florida cottage setting. / On the third Sat. of the month through April 21, the gallery will host The Nokomis Art and Craft Market on the grounds, showcasing oils, acrylics, fish prints, wearable art, wood works, yard art and more from over 20 artists. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 106 E. Pocono Trail. 941-275-0235; artinthecottage.com